Tag Archives: Prayer

The Advantages of Teamwork

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

John had left them and had gone back to Jerusalem as recorded in Acts 13:13. Now in reading Acts 15:36-16:5 , John was ready to return but this caused contention between Paul and Barnabas. So much contention that they decided … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 16-18

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks were spent in the Book of Acts 13-15. The church was growing fast and they faced opposition. As Paul set out on his first missionary journey to share the Good News, disagreements occurred as to how … Continue reading →

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Consulting the ONE so very Awesome

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Worship, fast, and pray; get a spiritual refill in order to take action on God’s perfect will. Have the courage to stand up against those that oppose by being filled with faith so that confidence…

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Plan that Unifies

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

God gives us insight into how to play our part in a bright future and gives us plans in order to make an impact. In the post The Written Plan, some thoughts were shared about a letter written to handle … Continue reading →

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The Written Plan

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

The church leaders came to a decision on the disagreements about circumcision, the other meaningless rituals, legalisms, and ceremonies that burdened the believers. In Acts 15:22-35, we see a letter written explaining how they had consulted with each other, prayed, … Continue reading →

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